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[Christmas Songs] Soothing tones: A special collection of music box arrangements!

Once December arrives, Christmas songs start playing everywhere—from city streets to TV shows.

When you put on music yourself, you’re probably often looking for Christmas songs too.

But when you’re in the mood for something mellow rather than party-like, it can be surprisingly hard to find the right tracks.

That’s why we recommend music box arrangements of Christmas songs.

In this article, we’ll introduce many music box versions of Christmas classics!

Enjoy these lovely tunes and savor your special moments.

[Christmas Songs] Soothing tones. Music box arrangement special! (31–40)

White LoversKuwata Keisuke

Released in 2001 as a campaign song for Coca-Cola, this track is famous as a classic winter song and is also very popular as a Christmas tune.

Why not immerse yourself in its dramatic, bittersweet winter scenery?

Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki

Winter Begins / Noriyuki Makihara [Music Box] (Sapporo Beer “Fuyu Monogatari” Commercial Song)
Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki

Mackey’s fourth single, released in 1991.

It was also used as the theme song for a Sapporo Beer commercial and is a well-known work.

While winter can sometimes evoke feelings of loneliness, the way Mackey portrays it is cheerful, as if joyfully celebrating the arrival of a happy season.

By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

By the Time of Christmas Carol / Junichi Inagaki [Music Box] (Theme song for the TBS TV drama 'Homework')
By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi

Released in 1992, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Homework.” It is Junichi Inagaki’s biggest hit single, and has been released multiple times as singles (both 8cm and 12cm discs), including cover versions.

As the Christmas season approaches, many people probably think of this song.

Santa Claus the Scatterbrain

Forgetful Santa Claus / Christmas Song [Music Box]
Santa Claus the Scatterbrain

This song was made in 1971 as a Japanese Christmas song.

As you know, it depicts Santa hurriedly falling down the chimney and then heading back home.

It uses lots of familiar sound effects like “rin-rin-rin,” “don-don-don,” and “cha-cha-cha,” making it easy to get into.

It seems like a song that would be a hit in households with children.

sledding

Sleigh Ride/Christmas Song [Music Box]
sledding

Isn’t this song already the perfect Christmas song, the perfect music-box song with no flaws? Every time I listen to it, I truly feel that Christmas has arrived.

If I had this music box, I’d probably wind it up over and over and keep it on repeat.

[Christmas Songs] Soothing Tones: Special Music Box Arrangements! (41–50)

Deck the holly

Let's Decorate with Holly / Christmas Song [Music Box]
Deck the holly

The very famous nursery rhyme “Deck the Halls”—once you hear it, you’ll probably think, “Oh, I know this song!” Its warm melody flows so naturally that it feels perfect even as a music box tune.

Because it’s a familiar song we’ve listened to since long ago, it feels all the warmer.

Santa Claus is coming to town

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town / Christmas Song [Music Box]
Santa Claus is coming to town

It’s a song written by Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie in 1934, beloved around the world as a Christmas song.

In the Japanese lyrics, it expresses the excitement of waiting for Santa, but the original English lyrics are about Santa Claus checking whether children are behaving well.